By Trend News Line 2024-06-12 06:00:00.
More Charges Filed in Connection with Idlewild Shooting
In a recent development, the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office has charged two more individuals in connection with the tragic shooting murder of Rashad Hawkins on May 25. The new suspects, Lee Sherman Williams and Naikita Nicole Dukes, both residents of Idlewild, are facing charges of being accessories after the fact to a felony, specifically open murder. This brings the total number of individuals charged in relation to the case to three.
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Legal Proceedings and Bond Details
Lee Sherman Williams, in addition to the accessory charge, is also facing a previous charge of obstructing a police officer. His bond has been set at $50,000 cash or surety, with a preliminary exam conference scheduled for June 17 and the preliminary exam set for June 24. Naikita Nicole Dukes, on the other hand, has a bond set at $75,000 cash or surety. Her preliminary exam conference is scheduled for June 18, with the preliminary exam set for June 25. Marquavis Darnelle Cager, the initial suspect in the case, was arraigned on a charge of open murder and placed on a $1 million cash or surety bond.
Details of the Incident
According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office press release, the incident took place on Saturday, May 25, around midnight. Deputies responded to a reported shooting near Peyton’s Bar and Grill in Yates Township, where they found Rashad Hawkins, a 32-year-old man from Baldwin, lying in the roadway with multiple gunshot wounds. Tragically, Hawkins was pronounced dead at the scene. Marquavis Darnelle Cager, the initial suspect, was also found at the scene with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
Investigation and Arrest
Lee Sherman Williams, a 41-year-old man from Idlewild, was taken into custody for resisting and obstructing while deputies were investigating the shooting. The authorities believe that the incident stemmed from an earlier dispute and that there is no ongoing threat to the public. The investigation is still ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact D/Lt. Brad Nixon at (231) 745-2712.
Prosecution and Court Dates
Marquavis Darnelle Cager is scheduled for a probable cause conference on June 13 and a preliminary hearing on June 17. The additional charges against Lee Sherman Williams and Naikita Nicole Dukes highlight the complexity of the case and the effort of law enforcement to bring all involved parties to justice.
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The tragic loss of Rashad Hawkins has left a community in mourning, and the details of the shooting continue to unfold as the legal process moves forward. As more information becomes available, the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office remains committed to seeking justice for the victim and holding those responsible accountable for their actions..
– accessory to murder
– connection with shooting.
